Electricity collapse in Europe: Spain, Portugal and France in the dark!

Electricity collapse in Europe: Spain, Portugal and France in the dark!

Spanien - On April 28, 2025, there was a massive power failure in Spain that affected large parts of the country. According to Kosmo , neighboring countries such as Portugal and France are also affected by the interruption of energy supply. The exact causes of the blackout have so far been unclear, but experts suspect synchronization problems of the power grids as a possible explanation. Thousands of people are affected by the consequences of this disorder.

The technical effects are significant: there are restrictions on the communication networks, disorders at the airport and in high -speed traffic. The traffic situation is intensified by the failure of traffic lights. In addition, many affected people have no access to the Internet or mobile data, which further exacerbates the situation. The Spanish and Portuguese authorities are currently working on the restoration of the power supply. On the other hand, there are no failures on the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, since these regions have separate energy supply systems.

Europe on alarm readiness

The experts not only warn of a power failure in Spain. According to Alprea Turis keep a Europe-wide blackout to be increasingly likely. The causes include the Ukraine War, political measures and the continuing energy crisis. While Spain is more affected, experts fear that other countries should also be concerned.

The topic is tightened by the increasing demand for energy in connection with climate goals, digitization and population growth. The return to volatile electricity from wind power and photovoltaics also contributes to uncertainty, since conventional energy sources such as nuclear and coal-fired power plants are reduced. Extreme weather conditions, cyber attacks and possible sabotage increase the risk of a blackout. Expert Herbert Saurugg sees Europe -wide power outages within the next five years as a serious option.

crisis prevention in the population

The discussion about power failures has also led to preventive measures among the population. Emergency folders were distributed in some German communities. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser advises to create emergency stocks that should not include perishable food and hygiene articles. Access to cash and good preparation for possible emergencies are also important.

At the European level, the EU Commission has expressed concerns about future power failures and other emergencies, such as Spiegel reported. The concern increases due to the dependencies of energy sources; Spain moves most of its gas from Algeria, with political tensions in the region endangering the care.